Department of Health in Clay County offers back-to-school immunizations at Fairgrounds

FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Clay County (DOH-Clay) is urging parents and guardians to have their children immunized as the new school year is just around the corner.

The annual Back to School Immunization Drive will begin Monday, Aug. 1 and will run until Friday, Aug. 12 at the Clay County Fairgrounds. The drive will begin at 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Parents and guardians are asked to arrive earlier as doors may close early if there is high demand.

The fairgrounds are located at:

Clay County Fairgrounds

2497 State Road 16 (Building 3)

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

All required vaccinations will be at no cost for students within the Clay County School District.

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According to DOH-Clay, students entering seventh grade will require a T-DAP, and all students require an updated Florida Certification of Immunization (DH 680) form documenting receipt of vaccinations. There will be a $12 fee for any child receiving a DH 680 or DH 681 form without vaccine services.

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The following vaccines are required for children entering preschool and grades K-12:

- Diphtheria

- Tetanus

- Pertussis (whooping cough)

- Measles

- Mumps

- Rubella

- Polio

- Varicella (chickenpox)

- Hepatitis B

DOH-Clay is asking for all current immunization records and a photo ID. Children under 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a natural or adoptive parent, legal custodian, legal guardian, or person who possesses a power of attorney to provide medical consent for the minor.

A step-parent, grandparent, an adult sibling of the minor, an aunt, or an uncle can bring the minor child in for immunizations. They must have written consent from a natural or adoptive parent, legal custodian, legal guardian, or a person who possesses a power of attorney to provide medical consent for the minor and DOH-Clay can reach that person by phone.

Students entering college should check with the health services at their college regarding immunization requirements.